Sexual Violence: Intervention

This area contains information on the development and delivery of safe and appropriate services for victims of sexual violence, offering tools for advocates or counselors in community-based sexual assault programs as well as helping professionals in human service arenas or institutional settings who encounter sexual violence victimization in their work. Materials explore approaches addressing intersecting life circumstances or co-occurring issues.

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This online toolkit was designed to 'uncomplicate' matters by raising professionals' awareness about how the three issues intersect and reflecting on the most effective ways to engage with individuals and families who are affected by these issues.

This 1.5 hour course provides an overview of the neurobiological and psychological implications of sexually violent trauma and the information and skills necessary for victim service providers to provide trauma-informed services.

This video provides testimony from a family member of a woman who had been raped while serving in the Marine Corps. It discusses the impact of this traumatic experience, the poor response by the military, and the help provided by SWAN.

This radio interview discusses the military sexual trauma and related challenges face by a veteran who experienced sexual harassment while serving in the military. Rachel Cesar shares her story, and discusses homelessness, the pursuit of help and healing, and issues faced by women veterans specifically.

The goal of this presentation is to help mental health practitioners best support domestic and sexual violence survivors. Information on how to include advocates in the recovery planning process of survivors with mental health related issues is discussed.

This comprehensive toolkit includes information, personal stories, and guides for specific situations for service providers. It works within an Anti-Oppression Perspective and uses a Harm Reduction Framework to promote safety for women who have experienced trauma, mental health problems, and substance abuse, issues which are highly pertinent to any domestic violence shelter.

This channel offers several videos and podcasts discusses issues related to military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and what it is like to experience sexual violence while serving in the military.

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